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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.63, 15,669.19 and 6,318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.63, 15,669.19 and 6,318.71 is: 8,719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.63 : 15,669.19 = 6,318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.63/15,669.19 = 6,318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.63x = 15,669.19 × 6,318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.63x = 99,009,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,009,067.54/11,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.71

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